WG-4749-7 Maintenance Worker

Katmai National Park and Preserve is actively seeking a WG-4749-07, permanent, full-time maintenance worker. The position is subject to furlough, with a furlough of from one to four months. The majority of work will be done at Brooks Camp, with the possibility of some work in King Salmon. This is a non-supervisory position involving skilled trades, utility operations and maintenance, light to medium duty vehicle operation, and record keeping.

Katmai National Park and Preserve lies on the Alaska Peninsula 290 miles southwest of Anchorage. Katmai is known for recent volcanism, large fresh water lakes, pristine rivers, vast wilderness coastline (second longest in the NPS), abundant salmon runs and the highest density of protected brown bears in the world. Including the Alagnak Wild River as well as Aniakchak National Monument, the Wilderness District consists of over four million acres. Primary visitation to the park is for bear viewing opportunities, fly-in salmon and trout fishing, and remote wilderness travel/sightseeing.

King Salmon (park headquarters) is a small community with basic amenities. There is a small grocery store and a few other convenience stores. The town has seasonal hotels/inns and there is a small clinic for minor medical treatment in Naknek (15 miles away); major medical and dental facilities are available in Anchorage. The cost of living in King Salmon is considered high due its remoteness and the cost of bringing in goods. Daily commercial flights connect Anchorage with King Salmon; there is no connection to the road system.

Duties include the maintenance and repair of grounds and trails, exterior structures, buildings and related fixtures and utilities, utility system maintenance (fuel, water, sewer, electrical and solid waste), and marine equipment. Work involves trade practices associated with occupations such as carpentry, plumbing, electrical, cement work, painting, and other related trades. A valid state drivers license is required. Applicants should list any additional licenses/certificates currently held.

Transportation will be provided from King Salmon to Brooks Camp (approximately 40 miles). Government housing is available.

For additional information, contact Tom Kay, Brooks Camp maintenance supervisor, at (907) 246-2126 or Tacy Skinner, administrative officer, at (907) 246-2109. Please mail your resume to PO Box 7, King Salmon, AK 99613, postmarked by December 23rd, or transmit it via fax to (907) 246-2116.